adjudication

/ædˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of judging or deciding a matter, dispute, or claim; a judgment or decree, especially one made by a court or official.

“The company’s contract was resolved through a lengthy and complex adjudication process.”

Synonyms

  • decision
  • judgment
  • ruling

Antonyms

  • abandonment
  • dismissal